I went back and forth a million times. I'd love to have the extra zoom on the ATC and they are priced so closely together - but when it comes to weight and bulk, the juice just wasn't worth the squeeze.Great review! I’ve been back and forth debating on a 65mm or the new ATC. This just gives me more reason to go take a good long look before buying.
I’d love to see some more pictures when you get a chance to take it out some more. I currently run an old Leupold GR 12-40x60 HD and I’m not to impressed with it. It doesn’t hold clarity very well and the focus mechanism is way to stiff.I got a phonescope in today, so figured I’d post some of the images for you guys to look at. The pictures were taken from inside my home, looking out the back windows. (You’ll probably see reflection, that’s what it is. Also my windows aren’t very clean, so keep that in mind.) I’ll try and get out this week to get some more pictures if anyone is interested.
View attachment 532205View attachment 532205This is at 17x and the home is 247 yds away
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This is the roof of that home, 40x and same yardage
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17x and 40x. This play house measured at 287 yds
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These very dead potted plant is at 40x, and about 40 yds away. The tree is 51 yds, 40x.
Great review. I am so torn on what spotter to go with! It's good to have options though! If anyone would suggest going with one of these over the other please let me know! I am looking at the Kowa 553, Swaro ATC, Swaro ATS 65, Kowa 773 and Kowa 883....I will also be packing Swaro EL 8.5x42 on my chest and 15x56 SLC's in my pack! Leaning pretty heavily towards the ATS just because of the Pros: weight and added magnification and cost relative to the other options I have listed...View attachment 496156
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Swarovski ATC 17-40x56mm Spotting Scope Review
Are you referencing the RRS Cinch bino adapter? If so, that’s sweet!The RRS strap attachment works as well for the ATC/STC.
Are you referencing the RRS Cinch bino adapter? If so, that’s sweet!